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How to get fromBenidorm to Cardiffby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, car train or tram

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There are 12 ways to get from Benidorm to Cardiff by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, car train, or tram

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeALC - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 46m
    £47–145

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Benidorm to Santandercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
    31h 20m
    £214–819

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Benidorm - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    33h 36m
    £138–305

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Benidorm to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
    22h 21m

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeALC - CWL
    6h 28m
    £68–256

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeALC - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 19m
    £81–269

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeALC - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 52m
    £114–279

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeALC - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 44m
    £109–263

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeALC - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 33m
    £108–272

  10. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Benidorm to Alicante - Lucerostram1
    2. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-SantstrainEur / ...
    3. Take the bus from Barcelona to Parisbus
    4. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    35h 19m
    £120–442

  11. Tram, train, car ferry

    1. Take the tram from Benidorm to Alicante - Lucerostram1
    2. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to SantandertrainAlv
    3. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    4. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
    45h 8m
    £153–486

  12. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Benidorm to Santander Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
    47h 16m
    £133–415

Benidorm to Cardiff by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration33h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Benidorm, Spain and Cardiff, Wales?

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 6 times a week.

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